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Overview

An Apex Sard does not normally spawn like other enemies, it can only be encountered through the actions of two other enemies. Defeating an Apex Stalker will result in it spawning a single Apex Shard. Alternatively, they can be summoned individually by an Ice Witch. Lastly, the player's soldiers killed by an Ice Reaper will spawn an Apex Shard.

Like its parent the Apex Stalker, the Apex Shard has high magic resistance and fast movement and attack speed.

Strategy

Use Barracks or Demon Goonies to delay the Apex Stalker or Ice Witch to prevent any spawned Shards from leaking through to the exit. An Ice Witch engaged in combat cannot summon Shards, so make sure you delay her as long as possible to prevent extra unnecessary enemies.

Apex Shards are overall easy to defeat if you have sufficient defenses, and are not a huge threat compared to the Stalkers and Ice Witches they come from. Try to defeat any Ice Witches first, then worry about the Shards.

The Melting Furnace is a good way to deal with them since it deals a good amount of damage and it stuns them for a brief moment.